The discussion centers on the dynamics of artificial gravity (AG) in a rotating space station, specifically a design involving two hoops, one rotating and one stationary. Participants clarify that artificial gravity is not a true gravitational force but rather a result of inertia and tangential movement. An occupant will remain weightless until they make contact with a moving surface, which imparts tangential motion, allowing them to experience AG. The conversation also explores the implications of acceleration in different directions relative to the station's rotation and how this affects perceived weight and lift.
PREREQUISITESAerospace engineers, physicists, and anyone interested in the mechanics of artificial gravity and the design of space habitats will benefit from this discussion.
dbell5 said:Funny that these same calculations result in a counter-proof to the hollow-Earthers (Koreshian cosmogony):
If we did inhabit the inside surface of a hollow sphere the size of the Earth, the centripetal acceleration at the equator would be over 3G...
dbell5 said:Funny that these same calculations result in a counter-proof to the hollow-Earthers (Koreshian cosmogony):
If we did inhabit the inside surface of a hollow sphere the size of the Earth, the centripetal acceleration at the equator would be over 3G...
DaveC426913 said:How do you figure 3Gs?
If that were true, it would apply to the outer surface as much as the inner surface. What you are suggesting is that, standing on the outer surface of the Earth, I am experiencing a 3G pull away from the Earth!
dbell5 said:A corollary to the above that I never thought of is that, even if the Earth were a perfect, homogeneous sphere, and ignoring the bulky clothes, I'd weigh nearly 5 pounds more at the poles than I do here at 37°N!